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The final college football All-America team was announced this morning, by the American Football Coaches Association, and, like every other team this season, Michigan sophomore Jabrill Peppers was on it at linebacker

He was joined on the first team by Michigan tight end Jake Butt and cornerback Jourdan Lewis. Guard Kyle Kalis was on the second team.

Peppers swept the five major teams (the Sporting News, Walter Camp Foundation, Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America and the American Football Coaches Association) that determine the NCAA's consensus All-America team, which will be released in the future. Lewis also has a chance to make the consensus team, having appeared on four first teams.

Peppers is the 49th different consensus All-America player in Michigan football history. U-M only had two players reach the level in the past decade: center David Molk in 2011 and left tackle Jake Long in 2007.

Lombardi Award: Peppers was named a finalist for the Lombardi Award, along with Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson and Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett. The quartet will attend the Lombardi banquet at the Houston Hobby Center on Feb. 11, 2017. where the winner will be announced. According to organizers, the award recognizes player "who best demonstrates outstanding performance and skill in their position and best exemplify the discipline, virtue and wisdom that defined Vincent Lombardi's exceptional brand of leadership."